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Novo Nordisk Enters ~$2.1B Deal with Omeros to Advance Zaltenibart for Rare Blood & Kidney Disorders

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  • Novo Nordisk has entered into a definitive asset purchase & license agreement with Omeros to develop zaltenibart (MASP-3 inhibitor) for rare blood & kidney disorders, while Omeros retains certain rights to other preclinical MASP-3 programs, incl. small-molecule MASP-3 inhibitors for select indications
  • As per the deal, Novo will receive exclusive global rights to develop & commercialize zaltenibart in all indications in exchange for ~$2.1B, incl. $340M in upfront & near-term milestone payments, plus development & commercial milestones, with net sales-based tiered royalties; closing expected in Q4’25
  • Zaltenibart (OMS906) will be assessed in a Novo Nordisk-led global P-III program for paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria & will be further explored in a range of other rare blood & kidney disorders

Ref: Novo Nordisk | Image: Novo Nordisk and Omeros | Press Release

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